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Roof Coating Restoration: The Smarter Alternative To A Full Tear-Off

United Building ConsultantsAugust 17, 20267 min read
Roof Coating Restoration: The Smarter Alternative To A Full Tear-Off

Flat roofs notoriously love to leak due to inadequate drainage, and this only becomes more apparent as your roof gets older.

Heat, wind, and storms may have caused irreversible damage to the original seams and screws, widening the path to further deterioration and leakage. You may be tempted to rip off the old roof and wave goodbye to a large chunk of money. But there is a better way.

Why restoration wins

A seamless roof coating creates a watertight protective barrier over your existing substrate. There is no tear-off, no landfill fees, and no business interruption. In most cases the entire investment can be deducted in the current tax year rather than depreciated over decades.

What the process looks like

A specialist inspects the roof, repairs failed seams and penetrations, cleans the surface, and applies a base and top coat. Most commercial roofs are back in service the same week.

Is your roof a candidate?

Roofs with less than 25% saturation of the insulation are almost always good candidates. Take our roofing quiz and a restoration specialist will review your answers.

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